In this chilling and insightful episode of Read Between the Wines, Mandy, Deb, and their guest Jordan dive into the dark worlds of horror fiction and true crime. 🍷💀 They share their personal experiences with horror books and films, explore the psychological appeal of true crime, and reveal which stories have kept them up at night.
Jordan shares her love for Stephen King’s The Outsider and reflects on the emotional depth of Greg Olson’s If You Tell, while Mandy and Deb weigh in on what makes certain villains unforgettable. The trio also discuss the themes of escapism, fear, and realism in storytelling—balancing laughter with goosebumps along the way.
Plus, they swap recommendations for haunting reads and documentaries, including The Push and Intercepts, and talk about the lasting impact of great horror adaptations. Whether you’re a thriller junkie, true crime lover, or someone who just enjoys a good scare, this episode is a perfect mix of fun, fear, and fascinating insights.
📚 Perfect for listeners searching for:
Horror book discussions
True crime podcast episodes
Stephen King book talks
Psychological thriller and horror recommendations
Book podcasts about dark fiction
00:00 Introductions and Welcome Jordan!
03:34 Quick Chat about Unknown Number
13:37 Weekly Wine and Why Horror?
17:31 Stephen King's The Outsider
25:00 If You Tell by Gregg Olsen
35:17 Psychological Thrills: The Push by Ashley Audrain
41:23 Intercepts by TJ Payne
46:09 Current Reads
48:47 Discussing Scary Characters and Villains
55:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Reads
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